Country Pond Dam

COUNTRY POND· Rockingham, New Hampshire· Concrete· 6 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Country Pond Dam is classified as unknown in New Hampshire. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 0.8% in NH)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage222 acre-ft
Surface Area255 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge815 cfs
NID IDNH02757

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 26, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NH DES

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Country Pond Dam?

Country Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Country Pond Dam?

Country Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Country Pond Dam?

Country Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Country Pond Dam?

Country Pond Dam has a dam height of 6 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Country Pond Dam last inspected?

Country Pond Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.